5 Hryven (St Nicholas Cathedral in Kyiv) 2016 front 5 Hryven (St Nicholas Cathedral in Kyiv) 2016 back
5 Hryven (St Nicholas Cathedral in Kyiv) 2016 photo
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5 Hryven St Nicholas Cathedral in Kyiv

2016 year
Nickel brass (German silver) 16.54 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Ukraine
Issuing bank
National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12
Currency
Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (German silver)
Weight
16.54 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#99330
Rarity index
42%

Reverse

Image of the cathedral's building.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
КОСТЬОЛ СВЯТОГО МИКОЛАЯ
КИЇВ

Engraver: Volodymyr Demianenko

Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin commemorates St. Nicholas Cathedral. Designed by architect Volovskyi in a Gothic Revival style and built in early 20 century by architect Gorodetsky, the cathedral is Kyiv's one of the most beautiful architectural monuments.

Interesting fact

The St. Nicholas Cathedral in Kyiv, which is featured on the coin, is a prominent example of Ukrainian Baroque architecture and is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Ukraine. It was built in the 18th century and has a unique blend of Eastern European and Western European architectural styles. The cathedral is also an important religious and cultural landmark in Ukraine, and it has been restored and renovated several times over the years to maintain its grandeur and historical significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  30000 - - - - - -

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